In recognition of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought I would share eight plus and minus experiences during my breast cancer journey. In 2015 I was diagnosed with Breast cancer. Just the right breast. Went through 5 months of chemo followed by six weeks of radiation. And, of course,…
Do you wish you could visit Africa? Here is a way to get the feel of Africa right here in Salinas, California. It is called the Vision Quest Ranch Safari Bed and Breakfast and Monterey Zoo in Salinas, California The Ranch This place is so cool! I’ve visited it four…
It is no secret that I believe quotes can, and have, changed lives. Especially mine! Singer Joan Baez’s quote “Action is the antidote to despair.” is one of the big ones for me. I’ve heard from more than one source that many who participated in making the movie titled “The…
During a recent six-day visit to Yellowstone, I experienced some inconveniences and downright dangers of Yellowstone. In 2021, my business partner and best buddy, Circe Denyer, and I went to Yellowstone. We wanted to see if, indeed, it was a photographer’s paradise. We found it to be just that. The…
In essence, we experience more of the thoughts and experiences that perpetuate the nature of our attitude. So adopting and cultivating good attitudes goes a LONG way in creating a more joyful life. Clearly good attitude=good results.
For me, the meaning and significance of Memorial Day have evolved. Once viewed as a happy holiday with great sales, the day is now a solemn recognition of the casualty of war and the price of freedom. Memorial Day is much more than a day off! While creating posters for…
What started out as a Delightful Distraction turned into a nightmare. Why are there no warning signs about the Salton Sea sinkholes? It could save a life or two. Like ours! We visited the west shore and southern tip of the Salton Sea a few years ago. Walking the shores…
For over 3 decades, I was one of the many thousands who participate in an annual ritual that takes time, money and doesn’t do a lot of good for our planet. What is it? Sending Christmas cards! On a site called Liveabout.com, we learn that Christmas is the largest card-sending…
